Steve Clarke unimpressed with Ryan Fraser’s Scotland withdrawal

11-Nov-2021 22:56:19 | The Guardian

Fraser seen at Newcastle training having pulled out injured
Victory in Moldova would secure a World Cup play-off

Steve Clarke has aimed a thinly veiled swipe at Ryan Fraser after the Newcastle winger pulled out of his Scotland squad for Friday’s crucial meeting with Moldova. Fraser was subsequently photographed training with his club, which raised eyebrows within the Scotland management.

Fraser cited a calf problem as the reason for withdrawing. Sources at Newcastle reportedly claimed the 27-year-old, who started for Scotland against the Faroe Islands last month, was merely testing the injury when caught on camera. Clarke, however, suggested he was unimpressed.